Winter Storm Warning 12/03/2024 18:49 for Michigan areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 3 at 9:49PM EST until December 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 3, 2024 - 6:49pm
Expires: 
December 4, 2024 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph from the southwest, very late tonight into Wednesday. Blowing and drifting snow will be likely. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Charlevoix and Leelanau Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Area Description: 
Leelanau; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI